“Nine and reporter Peter Stefanovic have mutually decided to part ways after 15 years."

“Peter has decided to explore new opportunities and is looking forward to spending weekends with his wife.

“He has been a respected member of the Nine News team and Weekend Today, and we wish him all the best for the future.”

The publication reports that Peter added in his own statement he had “an amazing time at Nine being a foreign correspondent, news reporter and covering some amazing stories for 60 Minutes”, however, he didn't mention his most recent job on Weekend Today.

“I’ll miss my friends at Nine very much, it has been a huge privilege to work alongside so many great people," he added.

“I presume (Nine announced Calvert had stepped down) because they needed a scapegoat to appease advertisers. To say, ‘Look, we’ve done something. It will get better now.’ God help the next executive producer.”